Reconnect after time apart https://linespark.ifix.xin/conversation-guides/reconnect-after-time-apart/ Use shared context to reopen a friendship while leaving room for a quiet or changed relationship. The shared context that made you think of them Whether you owe a specific acknowledgment A small question or optional invitation MY REVIEW / DRAFT CHECKLIST [ ] The shared detail is real and appropriate to mention [ ] I acknowledged my own lapse if relevant [ ] There is only one main question or invitation [ ] I am prepared to accept a short reply or no reply Check the opening for a hidden demand for reassurance. Send only if you can leave the recipient free to choose what happens next.